RIP Judith Allen, one of Australia's best ever historians in my view. I still remember reading 'Evidence and Silence: Feminism and the Limits of History' for the first time, and falling in love-hate with history in that moment. Her work on gender violence remains so important.

This is happening! Traces of Girlhood, Como House of Discovery, National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 23 August-20 October 2024. Co-curated by Annie Muir, Dr Sarah Sato, Maddison Miller & me! More info and tix here: nationaltrust.org.au/event/traces-o…

Swimmer Mabel Springfield qualified for the 1920 and 1924 Olympics but could not afford to attend either. She made it to the games four years later as a chaperone but was not afforded the glory of participating herself. 📷 Mabel Springfield, @statelibraryqld

I am very much looking forward to this conversation with Michelle and Leigh! Join us at Harry Hartog Books, Kambri, ANU, on Monday (5 August) at 6pm!

"Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization." - EP Thompson. #Historyquotes Have you registered for our event already? 📅 One week to celebrate EP Thompson's legacy - Register here: loom.ly/XwijIa8.

If you're interesting in moving beyond celebratory stories to dig deep into questions about how we should understand trailblazing women, this workshop is for you! Send us your proposals by 30 September 🗓️

InASA is delighted to share that the website for the 2025 biennial conference is now live! "Australian Studies in the 21stC: Human and More-Than-Human Worlds'" will run from 5-7 Feb at Macquarie University. More detail at: event.mq.edu.au/inasa-2025-bie… See you there!

The 2024 NSW Premier’s History Awards shortlists are out! Congratulations to all the shortlisted historians for uncovering fresh perspectives on our past. #NSWPHA View the shortlists and judges’ comments: sl.nsw.gov.au/nsw-premiers-h…

Thea and I argue that to understand the Lindsay siblings, and the profound effect they had on Australian visual and literary culture at the turn of the 20th-century, you need to examine them as a collective, from their shared childhood into their adult careers.

In the lead up to Traces of Girlhood National Trust of Australia (Victoria), opening on 23 August at Como House, I wanted to introduce some of the girls who feature in the exhibition! 👧🧵1/?

A ripper scholarly obit by Cath Kevin for feminist historian Judith Allen, gone far too young. RIP. Ping Organization of American Historians insidestory.org.au/the-best-kind-…

The Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth is accepting applications to join its Editorial Board until October 1! Apply here: forms.gle/MhfPFFFYJUacH9…

I was honoured to be asked to write an essay for The Monthly on truth and transparency in Australia, following the release of Julian Assange. I highlighted the urgent need for reform to whistleblower protections, secrecy offences and FOI. Read: themonthly.com.au/issue/2024/aug…

Breaking news: Virtue Capitalists is now affordable. Since it’s shortlisting at the #NSWPHA the press has re-priced. Now under AU$50 Check it out: cambridge.org/au/universityp…

If you're in Sydney on Tue 10 Sept., don't miss the AHA's immediate past pres. Frank Bongiorno for the delivery of the 2024 Annual History Lecture Chau Chak Wing Museum University of Sydney entitled 'Making Their Political Mark'. Further details and tickets via the link below! History Council of NSW 👇

CASS 2024 Global South Visiting Fellowship Program Up to four Fellowships available, each valued at up to AU$16,850! Interested in applying or learning more? Visit: cass.anu.edu.au/research/cass-…

In Asia-Pacific Lives we will be showcasing several subjects from the ADB with Asian and/or Pacific heritage. 🗓️ 9-23 September 📍RSSS Building, ANU campus A collaboration with ANU CHL for Immersia. history.cass.anu.edu.au/centres/ncb/ev…

A huge congratulations to Dr Shauna Bostock! What an amazing achievement! 🎉🎉 ANUHistory ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences ourANU

Feat. a Writing Lives masterclass with the wonderful Bernadette Brennan 🇵🇸STOP THE GENOCIDE, sponsored by the NCB 📒 tickets.canberrawritersfestival.com.au/Events/MASTERC…